“It was supposed to be on Sunday but it looks like she is coming a little early. Everything looks good so we can’t wait.”

Garcia claimed his first major title at the 74th attempt at Augusta National last year, beating Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose on the first play-off hole.

Three months later he married former Golf Channel reporter Angela Akins, whom he has credited with his recent success.

“Everybody that is around me is helping me, making me not only a better golfer but a better person,” Garcia said after his Masters triumph. “It’s not easy, because I know how much of a hard-headed man I can be sometimes, but it’s been great.”

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